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At-home intracervical insemination (ICI) has become a popular choice for women and couples hoping to conceive in a comfortable, private setting. Whether you’re starting your fertility journey as a single parent, part of an LGBTQ+ family, or just seeking more control and intimacy in the process, at-home ICI gives you options.

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    Get Pregnant FastIt’s no secret that many of us are feeling a profound sense of loss—loss of words, loss of hope, and even a loss of faith. The weight of uncertainty can be overwhelming; I’ve felt helpless, frustrated, and scared for the future. My heart aches not only for myself but for my children and…

  • Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth

    Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…

  • The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage

    Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…

  • The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent

    Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…

  • Dad Pranks School with Vacation Snap to Justify Teen’s Absence

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  • Why Do Kids Hear Their Mom’s Voice But Still Manage to Tune Us Out?

    Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, moms often seem to possess extraordinary abilities. We can sense when our children are lying, feeling unwell, or simply in need of some attention with just a glance. Interestingly, research shows that kids are biologically wired to recognize their mothers’ voices more readily than anyone else’s. So…

  • I Am A Person of Faith, and the Religious Right Does NOT Represent Me

    Get Pregnant Fast Let’s have an honest conversation, my friends. It’s time to clarify my stance once and for all. When I mention that I attend church, I can almost hear the thoughts racing through your mind. You might be questioning whether I align with the religious right—the small, yet influential group that claims the…

  • Why I’d Pass on a Mommy Makeover

    Get Pregnant Fast I used to be a big fan of the show What Not to Wear that aired on TLC. You might still catch it in reruns. I was always intrigued by the suspense leading up to the big reveal and became somewhat of an expert on what clothing suits various body types (hint:…

  • The Importance of Changing Tables in Public Restrooms – Let’s Get It Together, Businesses!

    Get Pregnant Fast Every public restroom should feature a changing table. We’ve all experienced that frustrating moment when you’re out shopping or dining, and suddenly your baby needs a diaper change. You rush to the restroom only to find—gasp—no changing table in sight. What’s your next move? You could resort to changing your baby in…

  • The Internet Can’t Get Enough of This Dad’s Daycare Outfit Blunder

    Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, wardrobe mishaps can lead to some of the most amusing stories, and one dad’s recent daycare attire fail has parents everywhere laughing. A father, Mike Johnson, sent his daughter off to daycare in what can only be described as a baffling outfit choice—either he misunderstood how to…

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